A strong and well-regarded UN Special Representative leading an international consensus will be required to put this in place. It must begin with a UN resolution that establishes the relief and virus-fighting objectives and program, sets out the electoral parameters and calendar, provides for international UN military observers to assist with security, and integrates international observers and health experts. The resolution could be put forward by any UN member state, but Security Council leadership – by, for example, Germany and the Dominican Republic – would have the greatest chance of success. By Joe Clark, Juan Manuel Santos, Lloyd Axworthy, Ricardo Luna, Keith Mines and Thomas R. Pickering . Full text -> The Globe and Mail

Responding to the coronavirus and limiting the economic and humanitarian fallout is paramount right now. No option, even a temporary unity government with diverse political actors, should be off the table. By Angela Chávez Keri and Domingo Sadurini. Full text -> The Hill

“History shows that those who do not cooperate with U.S. law enforcement agencies do not fare well,” the official said in a call with journalists. “Maduro probably regrets not taking the offer six months ago. We urge Maduro not to regret not taking it now.” By Nora Gámez Torres. Full text -> Miami Herald